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[–] Buddahriffic 7 points 7 months ago

A preemptive strike is still suicide even if it's done because early detection capabilities are reduced or lost. And a first strike against someone without early detection capabilities still isn't a guaranteed win when the subs are still hidden and the doomsday device is still armed.